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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,750.38, 10,695.34 and 4,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,750.38, 10,695.34 and 4,213.56 is: 5,814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,750.38 : 10,695.34 = 4,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,750.38/10,695.34 = 4,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,750.38x = 10,695.34 × 4,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,750.38x = 45,065,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,065,456.81/7,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.61

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